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  1. A sold a tape-recorder to B for $ 4,860 at a loss of 19%. Again B sold it to C at a price that would give A a profit of 17%. The gain% of B is
    1. 22
      2
      %
      9
    2. 33
      1
      %
      3
    3. 44
      4
      %
      9
    4. 66
      2
      %
      3

Correct Option: C

Given that , S.P. of tape recorder for A = $ 4,860

C.P. of tape recorder for A =
4860 × 100
=
4860 × 100
= $ 6000
(100 - 19)81

∴ S.P. for B =
6000 × 117
= $ 7020
100

∴ B’s gain = 7020 – 4860 = $ 2160
∴ Required profit percent =
2160
× 100 = 44
4
%
48609



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